what is this called?

[alpacinou]

What is this area I've circled called?



I'm talking about the area which is covered in moss. It is like a wall on the riverbank.

 

[Tarheel]

It looks like a wall to me.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Yup.

If it's on the ocean, it's a sea wall or seawall. If it's on a river or lake, it's a wall.

Interesting related words:

- levee

- dike

- berm

- jetty

 

[tedmc]

It is a concrete retaining wall.